Visit Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie from our campground
Where can you escape to for a day of coastal exploration near your vacation spot in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie? After enjoying our 5-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, the call of the ocean is irresistible. Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is a seaside resort rich in maritime history, just 22 km from your accommodation. Grab your guidebook and come visit this town!
Culture and historical heritage
To visit Noirmoutier is to immerse yourself in its rich heritage, which explains how the territory was conquered from the sea.
Noirmoutier Castle
In the heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île town center, this castle has stood its medieval silhouette since the 12th century. This fortress houses a museum that traces the island's history and the Wars of Vendée. The square keep, about 20 meters high, transports you to the medieval era. The 360° view of the island and the Bay of Bourgneuf will charm you.
Address: Château de Noirmoutier, Pl. d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €8 and the child rate is €5.
The Hôtel Jacobsen: Center for Maritime Heritage
This hotel was built in 1761 by Cornil Jacobsen, a wealthy merchant who greatly contributed to the island's development. His son enlarged the residence around 1802, giving it this elegant neoclassical style. Since 2019, this historical monument houses the Center for Maritime Heritage. Ten exhibition rooms take you on a journey through the island's history. The interactive screens make the visit fun! Children love the animated map showing how the island was formed over the centuries.
Address: Hôtel Jacobsen, Centre des patrimoines maritimes, rue Saint-Louis, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €5. The child rate (6-17 years old) is €3. Access is free for children under 6.
Culture and historical heritage
To visit Noirmoutier is to immerse yourself in its rich heritage, which explains how the territory was conquered from the sea.
Noirmoutier Castle
In the heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île town center, this castle has stood its medieval silhouette since the 12th century. This fortress houses a museum that traces the island's history and the Wars of Vendée. The square keep, about 20 meters high, transports you to the medieval era. The 360° view of the island and the Bay of Bourgneuf will charm you.
Address: Château de Noirmoutier, Pl. d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €8 and the child rate is €5.
The Hôtel Jacobsen: Center for Maritime Heritage
This hotel was built in 1761 by Cornil Jacobsen, a wealthy merchant who greatly contributed to the island's development. His son enlarged the residence around 1802, giving it this elegant neoclassical style. Since 2019, this historical monument houses the Center for Maritime Heritage. Ten exhibition rooms take you on a journey through the island's history. The interactive screens make the visit fun! Children love the animated map showing how the island was formed over the centuries.
Address: Hôtel Jacobsen, Centre des patrimoines maritimes, rue Saint-Louis, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €5. The child rate (6-17 years old) is €3. Access is free for children under 6.
Culture and historical heritage
To visit Noirmoutier is to immerse yourself in its rich heritage, which explains how the territory was conquered from the sea.
Noirmoutier Castle
In the heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île town center, this castle has stood its medieval silhouette since the 12th century. This fortress houses a museum that traces the island's history and the Wars of Vendée. The square keep, about 20 meters high, transports you to the medieval era. The 360° view of the island and the Bay of Bourgneuf will charm you.
Address: Château de Noirmoutier, Pl. d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €8 and the child rate is €5.
The Hôtel Jacobsen: Center for Maritime Heritage
This hotel was built in 1761 by Cornil Jacobsen, a wealthy merchant who greatly contributed to the island's development. His son enlarged the residence around 1802, giving it this elegant neoclassical style. Since 2019, this historical monument houses the Center for Maritime Heritage. Ten exhibition rooms take you on a journey through the island's history. The interactive screens make the visit fun! Children love the animated map showing how the island was formed over the centuries.
Address: Hôtel Jacobsen, Centre des patrimoines maritimes, rue Saint-Louis, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €5. The child rate (6-17 years old) is €3. Access is free for children under 6.
Culture and historical heritage
To visit Noirmoutier is to immerse yourself in its rich heritage, which explains how the territory was conquered from the sea.
Noirmoutier Castle
In the heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île town center, this castle has stood its medieval silhouette since the 12th century. This fortress houses a museum that traces the island's history and the Wars of Vendée. The square keep, about 20 meters high, transports you to the medieval era. The 360° view of the island and the Bay of Bourgneuf will charm you.
Address: Château de Noirmoutier, Pl. d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €8 and the child rate is €5.
The Hôtel Jacobsen: Center for Maritime Heritage
This hotel was built in 1761 by Cornil Jacobsen, a wealthy merchant who greatly contributed to the island's development. His son enlarged the residence around 1802, giving it this elegant neoclassical style. Since 2019, this historical monument houses the Center for Maritime Heritage. Ten exhibition rooms take you on a journey through the island's history. The interactive screens make the visit fun! Children love the animated map showing how the island was formed over the centuries.
Address: Hôtel Jacobsen, Centre des patrimoines maritimes, rue Saint-Louis, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France, 30 km from our campsite.
Prices (indicative): the adult rate is €5. The child rate (6-17 years old) is €3. Access is free for children under 6.